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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 402.54 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 402.54 and 191.16 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 402.54 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/402.54 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 402.54 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 76,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949.55/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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